The Science of Context and Choice
A NeuroNote collection that lets you explore UCLA-curated research in a new way. Ask big questions at any level of understanding.
Decision in Motion
How movement and mood shape the brain’s decisions
Small, unprompted movements explain a surprising share of recorded brain activity. In my lab, we study how what is often dismissed as “noise,” like fidgets and posture shifts, show up in the same signals we associate with “decision-making.” Though current localized models point to tidy “decision centers,” my research suggests a deep connection between how you move, how you feel and how your brain processes information.
This Collection brings together talks, papers and clear explainers about studying behavior and brain activity at the same time. I invite you to engage with it and ask your own questions, follow the answers back to the cited sources, and see how our body shapes our brain’s decision signals.
Dr. Anne Churchland
A Place for Infinite Curiosity
Here’s how it works:
- Sources are curated by UCLA Health and Dr. Anne Churchland.
- Ask a question and the collection provides answers only from these sources.
- Open any paper, talk or explainer to go deeper.
Try Asking Questions Like:
What is “internal state”?
In simple terms, how do decisions happen in the brain?
What is mixed selectivity in plain language?
How do you tell whether a signal is from movement vs. a decision?
How can mood change choices?
